Media Release

Doha, Mar 7: McDonald's beat QVC by 12 runs in the II division of the 28th CDC Cricket Tournament 2017 to bag the champion's trophy.

Put into bat by QVC after winning the toss, McDonald's scored 55 runs losing three wickets in the powerplay. The final score was 211 losing all wickets in the alloted 20 overs. While Ranga hit some lusty blows and scored 36 runs off 15 deliveries with 4 sixes and 2 fours, Bari added 33 runs with 4 sixes. Sudarshana with 25 runs and Yasir with 24 runs were the other notable contributors with the bat.

Kazi and Sanjay of QVC took 3 wickets each. Bangira bagged 2 wickets and Mushir and Zaheer took a wicket each.

Chasing a daunting total, QVC began quite well scoring 61 runs losing 3 wickets in the powerplay. Bangira hit 44 runs with 5 sixes and a four. While Sanjay scored 27 runs with a six and a four, Mushir hit 25 runs with 3 sixes. However, QVC kept losing wickets and were all out for 199 runs in 18.5 overs handing over victory to McDonald's by 12 runs.

Akalanka of McDonald's took 4 wickets and Riyaz and Sudarshana bagged 2 wickets each. Yasir, Bari and Ranga took a wicket each.

Bari of McDonald's was declared man of the series. The best batsman and best bowler awards were bagged by Zaheer of QVC and Sudarshana of McDonald's respectively. While Jignesh of Rapidrop bagged the best all-rounder award, Sanjay of QVC  was adjuged the best wicket-keeper.

Sanjiv Jain, business development manager of Construction Development Co (CDC) was the chief guest for the prize distribution cermony which was well-attended by supporters and well wishers. Over 300 prizes were given away to various players in the tournament. The prize distribution ended with complimentary refreshments and a lucky draw for spectators.

CDC has the distinction of being the oldest and most supportive sponsor of the Qatar Veteran’s Cricket League. They have been sponsoring a tournament every year since the start of the league in 1988.